Parachutes on airliners...

[skydiverdriver2]

Easy fix: "this parachute is not for use and my not be used for any reason at any time"

I'm not sure how that helps if the FAA violates me for allowing an out of date reserve on my plane.

In all reality I'd bet TSA would give you some weird looks if you carried on a parachute.

True, the USPA website as well as the TSA website actually addresses this. However, I've seen several of them so it's not all that unusual. I was more interested in the part I have to worry about, the FAR's. Thanks.

 

[Bluestreaker]

True, the USPA website as well as the TSA website actually addresses this. However, I've seen several of them so it's not all that unusual. I was more interested in the part I have to worry about, the FAR's. Thanks.

It's a pretty gray area. (like a lot of the regs) First off, I wouldn't worry much about the aad. A normal cyprus will fire at 78 MPH which equates to roughly 6864 FPM. No commercial aircraft I know of or have flown will ever exceed that cabin rate unless there's an explosive decompression. Most guys will have their gear in a gear bag and that will contain the reserve. As far as part 91.307 is concerned, It states the parachute is available for emergency use. This is the gray area, in my opinion they are referring to seat harnesses that aerobatic pilots use, or anyone exceeding a 60 degree bank or 30 pitch attitude. Even if the rig is laying on your lap when the aircraft breaks apart in mid air there's no chance you're getting that thing on to where it will stay on if deployed. ( I don't care how many badd ass skydivers think they could have gotten their rig on if they were on TWA 800, That thing exploded. they would have been jostled all over the place if not killed instantly. It's hard enough trying to get out of a cessna 182 when it's spinning toward the ground with a rig already on. Let alone a 747 that just exploded.)

If you're that worried about someone getting on your aircraft with a parachute, I would talk to your D.O. or your FSDO and see how they interpret the reg. In the end it's your ticket, so if you don't think it's legal, don't let them on. But if you're going to be that much of a stickler, you better walk the isle to make sure everyone has a seatbelt on before moving the A/C. Because even with inflight on board, it's ultimately your responsibility to make sure everyone follows the rules.

 

[Flyer1015]

I've also had many skydivers tell me they think they could have jumped out of TWA 800 if they were there.

LOL! And Hollywood actor Mark Wahlburg said he would have stopped United 93 from happening...

 

[slackass]

It's a pretty gray area. (like a lot of the regs) First off, I wouldn't worry much about the aad. A normal cyprus will fire at 78 MPH which equates to roughly 6864 FPM. No commercial aircraft I know of or have flown will ever exceed that cabin rate unless there's an explosive decompression. Most guys will have their gear in a gear bag and that will contain the reserve. As far as part 91.307 is concerned, It states the parachute is available for emergency use. This is the gray area, in my opinion they are referring to seat harnesses that aerobatic pilots use, or anyone exceeding a 60 degree bank or 30 pitch attitude. Even if the rig is laying on your lap when the aircraft breaks apart in mid air there's no chance you're getting that thing on to where it will stay on if deployed. ( I don't care how many badd ass skydivers think they could have gotten their rig on if they were on TWA 800, That thing exploded. they would have been jostled all over the place if not killed instantly. It's hard enough trying to get out of a cessna 182 when it's spinning toward the ground with a rig already on. Let alone a 747 that just exploded.)

If you're that worried about someone getting on your aircraft with a parachute, I would talk to your D.O. or your FSDO and see how they interpret the reg. In the end it's your ticket, so if you don't think it's legal, don't let them on. But if you're going to be that much of a stickler, you better walk the isle to make sure everyone has a seatbelt on before moving the A/C. Because even with inflight on board, it's ultimately your responsibility to make sure everyone follows the rules.

This. I've taken my rig on many times. It's a carry on. TSA gives it a second look through the x-ray machine but that's about it. Keep it in the gear bag to avoid questions from passangers. "What's that?" "It's a parachute. Didn't you get yours"?